WMec Year 1 Dental Microbiology with 4 Bonus questions

It is important for the dental assistant to have a foundation in microbiology in order to _____.

• understand the nature of pathogens

• cure disease

• know how to prevent disease transmission in the dental office

• both a and c

How many major groups of microorganisms are there?

• 5
• 10
• 7
• 3

Microorganisms that produce disease in humans are known as

• nonpathogenic
• pathogens
• pasteurized
• germs

Which of the following types of bacteria have a rod-like shape?

• Cocci
• Diplococci
• Bacilli
• Spirochetes

Bacteria that require oxygen in order to grow are called

• aerobes
• anaerobes
• spores
• gram-negative

The most resistant form of life known is

• a virulent fungus
• a capsule
• a spore
• an anaerobe

The disease that breaks down the body’s immune system and that is transmitted through bloodborne contact is _____.

• HIV
• tuberculosis
• tetanus
• syphilis

The benchmark for the effectiveness of a surface disinfectant is the “kill time” for

• West Nile virus
• tetanus
• tuberculosis
• syphilis

Which infectious disease is a leading cause of death worldwide and is an occupational risk for healthcare workers?

• Legionnaires’ disease
• HIV
• tetanus
• tuberculosis

SARS is a viral respiratory illness, caused by a coronavirus, and spread by

• droplets when a person coughs or sneezes
• close person-to-person contact
• both a and b
• neither a nor b